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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1940
Page
4
The United States warns against new territorial gains and urges the American republics to consider joint action to defend French possessions and prevent European conquest. If others hesitate, the U S may act unilaterally to meet emerging duties.
The piece argues for strong national defense while condemning violence against Jehovah's Witnesses. It notes religious scruples over flag salutes and urges restraint and civil treatment, warning against persecution or forced demonstrations of belief. It calls for limiting provocation and focusing on serious national business.
Treasury chief Morgenthau notes a flood of gifts from citizens to fund national defense. People send small and large contributions with no strings attached, signaling strong public urging. The piece also recalls America’s first real hotel, City Hotel, opened in 1794 with 73 rooms.
Washington The Dies committee plans a permanent nationwide structure with a central office and regional offices to fight fifth column activity. Rep Martin Dies of Texas leads the effort with administration cooperation and seeks $190,000 for expansion and staff. Public hearings may be held in private to prevent mob violence.
Jimmie Fidler reports about 200 at the Hollywood movie mothers dinner with stars and families. He criticizes some mothers for not bringing their children and notes Mickey Rooney’s remark about dancing with his mother. He urges more participation next year and inclusion of Fidlers.
The column notes Miriam Hopkins signing a one picture deal with Warner Bros amid earlier payday. Dicky Jones heads to Houston for honorary mayor role while Roy Rogers plans a three week Adirondacks trip post surgery. Jack Oakie and Venita Varden feud rumors. Greta Garbo’s appearances stall amid European market hopes. Eleanor Powell rests after surgery. Robert Taylor quits golf after a bad day. June Priesser visits Washington. Gregory Ratoff declines makeup after Great Profile. Don Ameche’s shirt auction raises $17.80 for Red Cross.
A collection of remarks from political figures and public intellectuals including Herbert Hyde Wendell Willkie Charles Kettering Governor Baldwin Louis Johnson Harold Eberlein and Louis Bromfield. They touch on democracy freedom war readiness and cultural observations.
Massachusetts notes square dancing returns as others call it a second wind before bigger things. A California man will fund his ex wife’s college costs and alimony to support her growth. Nazis reportedly drop concrete bombs. San Francisco delegates face mild treason charge in a shoe men convention club event with barefoot Hawaiian dancers. Picnicers learn rented suits come in two sizes. Some insist Benito remembers the grab bag incident.
A reader reflects on early imperialism and the Philippines debate. The letter from C R Koenn warns of Nazi influence in Latin America and urges rereading the Monroe Doctrine for immediate action. The piece notes a growing public realization to prioritize American defense and avoid overextension while discussing a possible hemisphere empire strategy.
William Gilroy argues Jonah teaches a universal grace beyond Jewish boundaries. The lesson urges reading the book as a whole to grasp its missionary message that God’s mercy extends to all nations, not just the chosen few, challenging narrow religious confines.
A teacher considers whether Mary Jane should attend summer school to shore up arithmetic or spend vacation on a farm. The piece argues delayed number learning is natural for some children and that farm stays and well run camps can enrich education more than early drill. It advocates summer camps and country experiences as vital parts of a city child’s education.
A. H. Edgerton from the University of Wisconsin argues for well rounded education as essential for employment. Employers now seek adaptable, self controlled graduates with broad liberal studies and general thinking processes, not just technical skill, as opportunities expand in diverse fields and on the job growth.
APIDLY increasing demand in domestic and foreign markets boomed the growth of the American factory system in the early 20th century. Census figures show factories, workers, and output soaring from 1899 to 1919 with immense product values and later adjustments in the 1930s.
Quotation from Numbers 35 19 warns that the avenger of blood shall slay the murderer when they meet. A Milton line reflects that revenge, though sweet at first, soon recoils on the avenger.
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